SenegalKalidou Koulibaly – Senegal | World Cup 2026 Player Profile

    Kalidou Koulibaly
    Kalidou Koulibaly
    Date of BirthJune 20, 1991 (age 35)
    Place of BirthSaint-Dié-des-Vosges, France
    Height / Weight195 / 89
    PositionDefender
    Current ClubAl-Hilal Saudi FC
    73
    Career
    Appearances
    5
    Career
    Goals
    2025-26 Season
    CompetitionMPGlsAst
    World Cup200
    King's Cup3021
    FIFA Club World Cup511
    Africa Cup of Nations Qualification600
    Friendlies301
    Africa Cup of Nations500
    AFC Champions League Elite411
    Pro League1812
    All Competitions7356
    21
    Int'l
    Caps
    1
    Int'l
    Goals
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    World Cup 2026

    Group I →
    #TeamPWDLGDPts
    1FranceFrance330089
    2NorwayNorway320116
    3SenegalSenegal310223
    4IraqIraq3003-110

    2026 tournament outlook

    Kalidou Koulibaly will represent Senegal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Senegal have been drawn in Group I alongside France, Norway, Iraq. Their campaign begins on 2026-06-16 against France at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford. As a defender, Koulibaly will be looking to make an impact on the biggest stage in world football. Senegal's best World Cup finish is Quarterfinals (2002). They'll be aiming to go further in 2026.

    Senegal at the 2026 World Cup

    Kalidou Koulibaly is part of the Senegal squad for the 2026 World Cup, managed by Pape Thiaw, alongside M. Diaw, E. Diouf, I. Camara, and B. Dia among the key players.

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    Senegal Teammates

    PlayerPosition
    M. DiawGoalkeeper
    E. DioufDefender
    I. CamaraMidfielder
    B. DiaAttacker

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